US Bridges

KY-707 over Newcomb Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Kentucky · . @ JCT Ky 3399 · Structure no. 064B00083N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-707 over Newcomb Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-707 over Newcomb Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKY-707
CrossesNewcomb Creek
Location. @ JCT Ky 3399
RouteState Highway 707
Coordinates38.20444, -82.67139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2021)
Projected traffic72 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-707 over Newcomb Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-707 over Newcomb Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does KY-707 over Newcomb Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-707 over Newcomb Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-707 over Newcomb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.